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Yeah just trying to decide what REX 45 spring. Native Chief is in the lead with it's pointy pointy and Lil' Native with it's nice lock.
 
Can’t pass on the g-10 native 45, I’ll have to make room for it.
 
M. Johnwell said:
I don’t think the spy27 is a sprint. I think it’s just a regular production model like the s110v pm2 was.
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Yeah I started reading about that. Seems Crucible is making that steel for Spyderco exclusively and will be a production steel. Couldn't find much info out there about it.



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Texaspoff said:
Yeah I started reading about that. Seems Crucible is making that steel for Spyderco exclusively and will be a production steel. Couldn't find much info out there about it.
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blueblur said:
This is about as much info as you’ll find right now. On the Spyderco forum there are comments saying it should be an improved version of vg10, or similar to a stainless Cruwear.

https://knifesteelnerds.com/2020/01/15/spyderco-exclusive-cpm-spy27-steel-analysis/
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Generally I like to let new things air out a little before I buy one myself (I'd rather someone with more disposable income determine if something has bugs haha). But the fact that this is a Crucible steel with Spyderco picking the qualities, I feel pretty confident that I am going to be happy with the outcome.
 
If it’s being compared to s30v and s35vn, why is it being priced more than the m390 para 3 lightweight? I’m interested to find out more about this steel when the knives release.
 
Blue is very expensive. Just ask Bento Box.

Just personally speaking but on the internet I don't think it's possible to compare an unreleased steel. It's like comparing a cow with a Big Mac, with grocery store steak vs. one from Steak Club. Sure you can take a guess based on similar ingredients but you can't get the whole picture without it in hand.
 
Blue handled Para 3 LW is not a sprint, like others have mentioned.

I'll more than likely be getting both variants as I really like the LW model. I don't know if I'll ever buy another G10 Para 3.
 
731Chopper said:
If it’s being compared to s30v and s35vn, why is it being priced more than the m390 para 3 lightweight? I’m interested to find out more about this steel when the knives release.
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Wait, there's an M390 Para 3 lightweight?
 
The DLT sprint is what I was referring to and it already happened. Not sure if they’ll do another run or not.
 
sharp_edge said:
There is one listed on DLT site though I don't know if it already happened or is upcoming. $129.95.
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731Chopper said:
The DLT sprint is what I was referring to and it already happened. Not sure if they’ll do another run or not.
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I remember an M390 Para 3 sprint at DLT, and an M390 Para 3 sprint at BBS that was blue, but I don't remember a Para 3 LW sprint in M390, blue or not. :(
 
731Chopper said:
If it’s being compared to s30v and s35vn, why is it being priced more than the m390 para 3 lightweight? I’m interested to find out more about this steel when the knives release.
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MAP went up this year. However I'm not sure that dealer exclusives are bound to MAP.
 
Danke42 said:
Yeah just trying to decide what REX 45 spring. Native Chief is in the lead with it's pointy pointy and Lil' Native with it's nice lock.
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The Manix 2 sprint looks like the best value for money - almost $40 less than the much smaller Native.
 
Brummie said:
The Manix 2 sprint looks like the best value for money - almost $40 less than the much smaller Native.
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It looks great except I already have a Manix 2. If I start going down that road it just turns into "get them all"!
 
Danke42 said:
It looks great except I already have a Manix 2. If I start going down that road it just turns into "get them all"!
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I'm in the same boat - I have all the models except the Native Chief, which is why I'm encouraging others not to go for the Native Chief!

But seriously, the Manix 2 is a great pattern for a wide range of use, and a bargain compared to the other REX45 sprints (which are themselves bargains compared to the same models in other steels) - it's only $3.50 more than the FRN Manix 2, whereas the G10 Native is $52.50 more expensive then the FRN Native (I have no idea why).

If I didn't already have a CF/Cruwear Manix2 and s110v Manix 2 LWT, it would be my first choice.
 
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